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Creamy Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars

Creamy Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars That Steal the Show

These Creamy Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars offer the perfect balance of tart rhubarb and creamy cheesecake, making them an irresistible dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free can be used
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with granulated stevia
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 cups Diced Rhubarb Fresh preferred, frozen if well-thawed
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Softened, can use Neufchâtel cheese
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten until pale
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Reserved Crumb Mixture

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Fork
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cup
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, ½ cup sugar, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup for topping.
  3. Press the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of the baking pan evenly.
  4. In another bowl, toss diced rhubarb with 2 tablespoons of sugar and spread over the crust.
  5. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add ½ cup sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix until creamy.
  6. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the rhubarb and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the cream cheese layer evenly.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes until edges are golden and the center has a slight jiggle.
  9. Cool completely in the pan then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars taste best when chilled. Feel free to experiment with different fruits in place of rhubarb for variety.

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